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Machine Guarding ppt from OSHA Region V

MANY thanks to John Newquist, Assistant Regional Administrator at DOL-OSHA Region V, for sharing with his safety sharing group!  To see the FULL SIZE presentation, click on the READ MORE link below. Gi2011machineguard View more presentations from Bryan Haywood…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log...

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Top Ten things to do OR NOT to do during OSHA Inspections

by John Newquist, Assistant Regional Administrator at DOL-OSHA It seems like everyone has a list. Here are four that I thought had some good advice. My #1 tip is use state consultation…….. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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VPP Policy Memorandum #5: VPP and Safety Incentive Programs

Very interesting, but in my little world of opinion, this was badly needed and is a big step in the right direction for OSHA and the VPP effort.  VPP needs to get back to being all about “World Class Leadership in Safety” and not about the number of VPP sites..  Click Here to see the…...

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Pedestal Grinder Safety

This week’s alerts have generated a lot of questions about pedestal and bench grinder safety measures.  I will try and explain and show the OSHA requirements and why they are what they are…… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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UPDATE – Did you know there is a Right & Wrong way to mount a forklift cylinder?

UPDATE (5/16/11) How many of your PIT drivers know what that little hole in the propane cylinder protective valve collar is really for?  Next time you walk by a PIT, check to see if the cylinder is installed properly.  Here is a tip…… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership...

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Reading fire extinguisher labels

Most workers have been taught what a Class A fire is, but have they been taught what 1-A, 2-A, 3-A, 4-A, 6-A, and 8-A… mean? Here are some basic facts regarding fire extinguisher ratings.  Class A and B extinguishers will only have numerical ratings; Class C and D do not.  The rating is an indication of…...

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Understanding UL “Listing” and “Approved” – there is a BIG Difference

A clear explanation of UL product certification will help customers and others understand the meaning of “UL Listed,” “UL Classified,” “UL Performance Verified” or “UL Recognized Component.”… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

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Air Pressure Receiver CATASTROPHIC FAILURE

Too much pressure This air tank compressor failed due to improper maintenance. Its tank water was not drained on a regular basis and the bottom corroded. Since this compressor was in someone’s home garage, it was not required to be inspected under current Minnesota laws. No one was injured when the tank failed. Source: MN-OSHA…...

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